We are the Latin America Committee of German Business
The Latin America Committee of German Business (LADW) draws on the competence of industry to develop business cooperation between Germany and Latin America so as to render it more focused, more efficient, and ultimately more effective. The business-driven body is hosted by the Federation of German Industries (BDI) in Berlin.
An initiative of
Gunnar Kilian, LADW Chairman: „Latin America is an important and promising region for German companies. This is the conviction with which we compete.”
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About us
The LADW unswervingly represents the interests of German business vis-à-vis its economic and political partners in Germany and Latin America. It is committed to the consistent expansion of economic collaboration.
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OUR Members
Leading representatives of German business with a strong interest in Latin America are involved in the LADW. Get to know us.
News and More
Latin America Brief
The economic outlook for 2026 is stable and slightly positive. Politically, the continent is facing a change of direction due to several elections. The influence of geopolitics is likely to increase further.
The US is attempting to reassert its influence in the region in order to counter China’s massive engagement. The impact this will have on European companies remains to be seen.
Brussels has initiated the ratification process for the trade agreements with Mercosur and Mexico. The chances are good that this will be completed before the end of this year.
News
LADW Focus Event at the Day of Industry (TDI) 2025.
German-Brazilian Economic Meeting 2025.
Media Center
Interview Judith Wiese
Interview Tim Holt
Why Latin America?
Strategically positioned between Atlantic and Pacific Ocean, the 663 million predominantly young consumers create an innovation-friendly market with great potential and with a GDP of over US$ 7 trillion.
German companies have been making their way here for over a century. Today they are viewed as part of society. Shared political, economic and social values make Latin America an important ally to Germany, particularly in key areas such as trade, climate protection, energy policy and raw materials.
Key facts German industry in Latin America
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